leaking fork
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leaking fork
The right rear fork on my '06 RK Classic is leaking oil. The psi reads about 20#. My closest dealer is almost 100 miles away - will I harm anything by riding my bike in this condition? Also, an unrelated question regarding a headlamp trim ring I installed - there's a 5/8 to 1/4 inch gap at the bottom where the ring screws together - is this normal, or shouldeach side be flush with one another?
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Thanks,
By the way, because of this forum, I've replaced my butt-bustin' stock seat with a solo from Mustang - it rocks (great prices from M&M Cycles)
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RE: leaking fork
small amount of leak not a huge deal, check to see if it is at the air hose nipple on the top of shock...black tube goes into red thing on shock.....possible loose tube..please check the book regarding max psi for your model
about trim ring..i guess you mean the 2 lamps that are located to the left and right of headlight.. answer is yes for my 98 roadking classic..about 1/4 inch space
about trim ring..i guess you mean the 2 lamps that are located to the left and right of headlight.. answer is yes for my 98 roadking classic..about 1/4 inch space
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RE: leaking fork
Headlight trim never fits quite flush, but, your gap is a bit wide. Try to tighten it a bit more, I'd say. I'd have the shock replaced if it's leaking oil depending on where and how much oil is leaking. Give the dealer a call and make sure he has one and then ride in and let him see it.
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RE: leaking fork
Haveto disagree with the posts that say a little is OK. NONE is OK. Service manual states that oil is NOT replaceable, the shock must be replaced. That's why you pump air into the shock before letting air out when servicing...to make sure there is no oil in the lines. Now, how much oil has leaked out? That is the $100 question. Where is the oil leaking from? Must investigate these questions and find answers grasshopper. 
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RE: leaking fork
I'd have to say over the winter (when my bike's been stationary) at least several table spoons of oil have leaked out. I haven't been able to determine exactly where it is coming from, but it collects on the bottom base of the shock and drips down onto my right rear brake disc (then down onto my whitewall where it has raised up and discoloured the rubber).
For clarification, the trim ring I'm asking about is the Visor style trim ring for my headlamp (not passing lamps).
For clarification, the trim ring I'm asking about is the Visor style trim ring for my headlamp (not passing lamps).
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RE: leaking fork
Stillwater...what am I going to do with you? Now you've admitted the fluid has caused even further problems and you've lost a substantial quantity. The body of the shock ISN'T that big. Do this: FIND THE LEAK. then replace the shock (best done in pairs), this might be expensive. Might also consider going to an after market non-air shock. You may also have brake problems if this oil soaked into your brake pads at all. Talk to us.
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